HPPA Website
We are in the process of updating and upgrading the website. The site will stay live but some of the options may not be where they used to be. A lot of what we’re doing is to make the content easier to find so stay with us while we make the changes.
PENSION INJUSTICE MEETS WILLIAM 255 – A PARODY
Scene 1: Pre-97 Pensioner trips and falls in front of suited and booted William Bill255 on Westminster Bridge Bill 255: Oh dear! Let me help you up.Pensioner: Thank you. I have been waiting for your help for 28 years. Bill 255: Really! How’s that then?Pensioner: I have not had much of a pension lift in […]
Correspondence from Welsh politicians
Paul Kelsey writes to us: I’ve now received copies of both the letter that Jane Dodds sent to the Senedd finance minister and his response. Both are attached to this email and I have been explicitly given permission to share them with you, (and whomever). Great letter from Jane, but a somewhat disappointing response from Mark […]
Pensions Schemes Bill 255 – Evidence Submission to Committee Stage
The following email was sent to scrutiny@parliament.uk The Hewlett Packard Pension Association (HPPA), a voluntary organisation representing over 2100 members, is preparing our evidence for submission within the next 3 weeks in relation to Part 1, Chapter 2, clause 8. In the meantime, we would respectfully ask the Committee please to consider the following question: […]
Heard it through the grapevine! Please read asap.
“Latest news on 4th of July, we have heard through HPPA members that at least one amendment may be revealed on Monday at the second reading of Bill 255. Here’s is a message for you to consider sending to your MP. I imagine you may be thinking – ”Another one? Really?”. My reply is – “Yes. […]
Your HPPA needs you!
With all of the current activity, the campaign team are very busy. Will you help? Whatever your particular skills are e.g. administration, data base management, communications, newsletter, legal, or correspondence, we probably need them. If you are interested and would like to know more, then please contact Patricia Kennedy Patricia@hppa.org.uk.
Welcome to a new team member
Suzanne Ingman I joined Digital in 1982, as an HR professional working for Computer Special Systems (CSS) in Dec Park. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to develop my HR career across a number of departments including the Field Sales Office at Leatherhead, the OD and Change Management Group based at Shire Hall, then back […]
Some wonderful news from Wales!
As you know, HPPA is pursuing our aims in several ways. Our primary focus has been on influencing UK government. But we have started a campaign within the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to focus on ethical procurement. HPPA members have met with their representatives to ask for their help in raising […]
A Big Thank You!
Last month we asked you to contact your MP regarding the new pension bill. Well, you didn’t disappoint We received a staggering response, resulting in a tidal wave of letters/emails going to MPs! Who then sent the wave on to Minister Torsten Bell. HPPA is on the radar. A special thank you to all those […]
Pension Schemes Bill Second Reading Announced as 7 July
On the 6th June parliament published the bill for its 1st reading. The 2nd reading will be 7 July. It may seem as if there is a long way to go, with necessary steps of creating the Bill Committee, Report stages, 3rd reading in both houses yet to go. And the consideration of amendments and then Royal Assent. But this […]